Denman Island Resident's Sailing Voyage Abandoned Due to Typhoon

community · July 2020 · Pacific Ocean near Japan and Honshu

A Denman Island resident, William Thomas, recounted abandoning a sailing voyage from Japan to Canada in July 2020 due to typhoon conditions and safety concerns. The vessel sought refuge in Honshu, Japan, after encountering severe weather and navigational hazards.

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Sources

• “On July 16, in heavy NE gusts... I recommend we head for nearest land... Honshu... On July 25 at 1425 hours, Celerity enters Abukima Ko and anchors...” — The Islands Grapevine – December 10th, 2020 (December 10th, 2020)

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